Walt Disney World News Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is scheduled to reopen December 26 at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. When the location reopens, Guests will find even more room to enjoy the diner dishes and delicious desserts, as Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is expanding to offer even more space. More information can…
A Guide to the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Christmas brings a flurry of activities celebrating the happiest time of the year. Every park gets a holiday makeover, with Yuletide festivities galore. My favorite events take place at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Join me on a tour! If you are looking to introduce your kids to Epcot, the Epcot International Festival…
Foodie Friday: Review of Breakfast at Kona Cafe
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and when it comes to Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort….that statement is definitely true. The general feel of the restaurant is not super themed. There are some unique elements overall, for example, I love the fans, but mostly, this is just…
Maya Grill – Another Awesome Option at Coronado Springs
With all of the hype around Coronado Springs and the new Gran Destino Tower, I wanted to remind you of an “old” stand-by table service restaurant that exists there. Maya Grill– another awesome option at Coronado Springs. Coronado Springs has jumped to the top of my list of favorite resorts after my…
Disney Hard Ticket Events – Why We Changed from Skeptics to Fans
We weren’t always fans of Disney hard ticket events. But, one trip to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) made us true believers. As flinty New Englanders it took some convincing for us to attend a Disney hard ticket event. Our logic was simple. We were already spending a small fortune at Walt Disney World….
Disney Movie Meals Challenge #11 – “Cinderella”
Many little girls grow up enchanted by the story of Cinderella. Who wouldn’t be? The Cinderella of Disney lore was a rags to riches tale of an orphaned young lady who is being treated unfairly by her stepmother and horrendous stepsisters. She secretly attends a ball, meets the Prince, falls in love at first sight,…
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Celebrates the Most Wonderful Season of All
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently attended Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Here is her very merry tale. Upon entering the park, the towering Christmas tree, a festive decorated Main Street U.S.A., and the windows of the Emporium shop set the tone for what to expect next. Everything…
Moonlight Magic at Disney California Adventure
Moonlight Magic at California Adventure One of the perks of being a Disney Vacation Club member is I’m able to enjoy so many Membership Extras. So far my favorite has been the Moonlight Magic events, which happen at the Disney parks on both coasts. On Thursday, November 14th, my family and I attended the Moonlight…
Walt Disney World Solo Series: Touring the Parks
Have you ever traveled to Walt Disney World solo? What was your experience like in the parks? If you’ve followed along with my planning & dining solo blogs, you’ll have learned lots about planning the perfect solo trip, dining solo, FastPasses solo, single rider lines, safety & much more! Something else I want to share…
Organizing your Disney Trip
Organizing everything for your Disney trip can seem like a full-time job, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years, I’ve come up with a few tricks to keep me organized before, during, and after our Disney trips. Organizing before the trip For me, organizing for a Disney trip begins when I email our…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 12/9/19
Walt Disney World News Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction will open on March 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will be the first Disney ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, that will draw guests inside a Mickey cartoon. More details can be found here. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be…
Foodie Friday: Dining Review of the Grand Floridian Cafe
On my most recent trip to Walt Disney World I had plans to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I knew that I need to to eat dinner before the party, but hadn’t made any dining reservations for the evening. I figured, I’d just grab a quick service meal at the park before the party…